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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,651.70, 2,480.12 and 1,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,651.70, 2,480.12 and 1,423.14 is: 2,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,651.70 : 2,480.12 = 1,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,651.70/2,480.12 = 1,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,651.70x = 2,480.12 × 1,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,651.70x = 3,529,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,557.98/1,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.92

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